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Gilead Sciences Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
47

GILD
Gilead Sciences

Last Price:
88.62
Seasonality Move:
7.4%
Sell
22

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
97.42
Seasonality Move:
3.55%
Sell
47
Gilead Sciences (GILD) is a Sell

Is Gilead Sciences a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Gilead Sciences [GILD] share price is $88.63. The Score for GILD is 47, which is 6% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • GILD is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.
Sell
22
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $97.44. The Score for MRK is 22, which is 56% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK is currently trading in the 20-30% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

GILD Stock Price Chart

What is Gilead Sciences's stock price today?

  • The Gilead Sciences share price today is $88.63
    The current trend is moderately bearish and GILD is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $97.44
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

GILD Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.89 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 47.16 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 1423992 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (86.87 - 93.29) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (73.31 - 88.07) Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -3.16 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 29.19 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -2905386 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (98.46 - 106.08) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (105.2 - 122.3) Sell

GILD Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 91.17 Sell
20-day SMA: 90.84 Sell
50-day SMA: 87.02 Buy
200-day SMA: 74.96 Buy
8-day EMA: 90.1 Sell
20-day EMA: 90.12 Sell
50-day EMA: 86.88 Buy
200-day EMA: 78.82 Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 97.88 Sell
20-day SMA: 100.91 Sell
50-day SMA: 107.84 Sell
200-day SMA: 120.69 Sell
8-day EMA: 98.04 Sell
20-day EMA: 100.88 Sell
50-day EMA: 106.31 Sell
200-day EMA: 114.96 Sell

Gilead Sciences Earnings Growth & GILD Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.50 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $2.38 per share, and an increase next year of $3.10 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.98 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $6.36 per share, and an increase next year of $1.75 per share.

Gilead Sciences Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):